Shetland fans were less than impressed by the series finale on Wednesday night and have called for the return of one character.
DI Ruth Calder, portrayed by Ashley Jensen, and Tosh, played by Alison O’Donnell, ended the series by catching their suspect, but many fans were left feeling rather disappointed.
Viewers voiced strong opinions, with many vowing to ditch the show and others expressing bewilderment over its storyline. The absence of beloved character Jimmy Perez, played by Douglas Henshall, also didn’t go unnoticed.
A disgruntled viewer took to social media, lamenting: “This really has been the worst season of #Shetland so far. The writing is poor, the acting worse and it feels like the narrative has been strung out far longer than the story requires. Time to call it a day.”
Echoing the sentiment, another chimed in: “Not exactly the most gripping series. And I don’t care about any of the characters. Bring back Jimmy and Duncan! #Shetland,” reports the Express.
In frustration, a third added: “I HATE it when the final episode and eventual resolution have absolutely nothing to do with the 8 previous episodes. This had better not be it..”
Some fans were confused, with one confessing: “Bit lost now #Shetland,” whereas another voiced concern: “Tosh isn’t the same character without Jimmy Perez.”
A particular viewer remarked: “Wasn’t sure about the first series of the new Shetland. I think this will be my last, it’s all over the place.#Shetland.”
Nevertheless, opinions were varied, as one person lauded: “Brilliant episode.”
Another viewer voiced approval, saying, ” I wasn’t sure how I’d like Shetland without Perez, but Tosh and Ruth are a good partnership!”
During her recent spot on Lorraine, lead actress Ashley verified that another series of Shetland is in the pipeline.
Regarding the series’ future, host Lorraine Kelly received confirmation from Ashley: “There is, yes.”
Lorraine contributed to the conversation by remarking, “Because you can never take it for granted, can you?”
Ashley concurred with “No” and then revealed: “They actually commissioned two series on the back of last year straight away, which was a great confidence boost.”
Addressing the potential ending of the series, Ashley was prompted by Lorraine: “There has got to be more, Ashley, surely? It would be crazy not to be.”
With a hint of mystery, Ashley merely offered: “Fingers crossed, yeah.”
Shetland is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.